Bachelor of Nursing (BN) – Red River College Polytechnic

SpaceCat Fit Notes

1. CASPer: Not required. No mention of CASPer in admission materials. No CASPer advantage for SpaceCat. details
2. GPA window & upgrading strategy: Post-secondary applicants (24+ credits) evaluated on ALL post-secondary 1000+ level courses ever taken – including failed, repeated, forfeited, and excluded grades. This is a cumulative, non-resettable AGPA. Minimum 2.5 on 4.5 scale. This is the worst possible GPA calculation for SpaceCat – her entire BA record counts, including weak grades. details
3. Experiential / written advantage: None. details
4. Out-of-province: No Manitoba residency restriction found. details
5. Overall assessment: Not viable — The AGPA calculation is disqualifying in practice. RRC calculates AGPA using ALL post-secondary 1000+ level courses, including “failed, repeated, forfeited, and excluded grades.” SpaceCat’s entire BA transcript – every weak grade – counts toward this AGPA. There is no recency window. No CASPer. No supplementary assessment. Pure cumulative GPA ranking. This is the opposite of what SpaceCat needs.

“RRC will calculate your AGPA using a 4.5 GPA scale and any post-secondary 1000 degree/diploma level or higher courses you have completed at any time”

“RRC includes repeated, failed, excluded and forfeited grades that may not have been included in your GPA calculation”

Quick Facts

• Institution: Red River College Polytechnic (RRC Polytech)
• Program name: Bachelor of Nursing (BN)
• Degree granted: BN (joint with University of Manitoba)
• City, Province: Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Program type: Standard (4-year)
• Duration: 4 years
• Delivery format: In-person
• Full-time / Part-time: Full-time
• Language of instruction: English
• Start date(s): Fall (September)
• Intake frequency: Annual
• Application system: RRC Polytech
• Program URL: https://catalogue.rrc.ca/Programs/WPG/Fulltime/NURBF-DG
• Accredited: Yes

Admission Requirements

GPA

• Minimum GPA: 2.5 on 4.5 scale
• Competitive GPA (if known): “An AGPA higher than 2.5 is recommended as admission is competitive”
• GPA calculated on: ALL post-secondary 1000+ level courses ever completed at any institution, at any time
• Number of credits in GPA window: Unlimited – cumulative. No recency window.
• GPA scale used: 4.5 (RRC scale)
• Do post-degree upgrading courses count? Yes – but they are ADDED to the cumulative calculation, not replacing old grades. RRC includes “repeated, failed, excluded and forfeited grades.”
• “Entire record” caveat? YES – this is a full cumulative record calculation. “RRC includes repeated, failed, excluded and forfeited grades that may not have been included in your GPA calculation.”
• Exclusions: Pass/Complete/Satisfied/Standing grades excluded; preparatory courses excluded; courses below 1000 level excluded

Applicant Categories

• Post-Secondary Applicant (PSA): 24+ credits of 1000+ level post-secondary education. Evaluated on post-secondary grades only.
• High School Applicant (HSA): <24 credits of post-secondary. AGPA: 60% HS A&P grades + 40% Grade 12 English and Math.

SpaceCat has a BA (far more than 24 credits), so she is classified as PSA and evaluated on her entire post-secondary record.

Prerequisites

CASPer

Not required.

Supplementary Requirements

• Interview: Not required
• Personal statement: Not required
• Other: Criminal record check, abuse registry checks, immunizations (post-admission)

How Applications Are Evaluated

• Admission model: Competitive, AGPA-ranked in descending order
• Published formula: “Offers of admittance will be made based on AGPA in descending order until all available seats in each AR category are filled”
• GPA cutoff: 2.5 on 4.5 scale
• Transcript timing: AGPA calculated from transcripts received within 15 days of applying. “Submission of future updated transcripts will not be considered.”

The Key Question: BA Holder with Strong HS Marks

SpaceCat’s BA classifies her as a Post-Secondary Applicant (PSA). Her AGPA is calculated on ALL post-secondary courses ever taken, including weak grades, failed courses, and repeated courses. Her HS marks are NOT used (PSA category). Her CASPer score is irrelevant (not required).

This is the worst possible scenario for SpaceCat. There is no recency window, no grade replacement, and no supplementary assessment to compensate for a weak cumulative GPA. Taking new courses would dilute the weak grades somewhat, but the old grades still count. Admission is pure AGPA ranking.

Not recommended.

Out-of-Province Considerations

• Residency restrictions or quotas: None found
• Out-of-province tuition differential: Not specified
• Equity seats: Not mentioned

No residency restrictions found on the admissions page. Source

Competitiveness

• Cohort size: Not published
• Acceptance rate: Not published
• Competitive AGPA: Above 2.5 but not published

Licensing & Career Path

• Licensing exam: NCLEX-RN
• Graduates eligible to practice in all provinces? Yes

Information Not Found

• Exact competitive AGPA
• Cohort size
• Whether RRC has any exceptions or alternate pathways for degree holders
• Out-of-province tuition

Contact: RRC Polytech Nursing Program Advising

Sources

• Admission requirements: RRC Nursing Admission
• Program overview: RRC Nursing Overview
• Printer-friendly: RRC Nursing Full Details